Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,820,628); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1820628
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 198g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1820628 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 30.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (63/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.